How to Remove History on Windows XP by View & Explorer Bar
- 1). Start Internet Explorer.
- 2). Select "Tools," then "Internet Options." If you do not see the "Tools" drop-down menu at the top of the page, tap the "alt" key to make it appear. Click "Delete" under "Browsing history."
- 3). Ensure that only the "History" checkbox is selected, unless there are other elements you wish to delete, such as your cookies or temporary Internet files, which may be checked by default. For Internet Explorer 7 users, simply click the "Delete history" box and then "Yes." Depending on your history, this process may take several minutes.
- 4). Close and restart Internet Explorer.
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